ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Blackbeard's Family Entertainment Center
4055 North Chestnut Diagonal • Fresno, CA 93726
559-292-9000
A fun center designed and operated for the whole family that features three adventure-themed miniature golf courses, as well as a state-of-the-art video game arcade. Some attractions include six waterslides, ten kiddie rides, batting cages, a speedway, bumper boats, sidewinder pro-racers, and two paintball fields. more... mapDiscovery Center, The
1937 North Winery • Fresno, CA 93703
559-251-5533
This place has many on-site exhibits, activities, and events for children and adults to learn fun things about nature, science, regional history, and the world around us. more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Kearney Mansion Museum
7160 West Kearney Boulevard • Fresno, CA 93726
559-441-0862
Once the home of one of California’s premier agribusiness pioneers, M. Theo Kearney, the “Raisin King of California,” this historic home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and it tells the story of Central California agriculture. A wonderful gift shop which offers Fresno County historical literature and Kearney mementos is also on site. more... mapMeux Home Museum (circa 1888)
1007 R Street • Fresno, CA 93710
559-233-8007
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this historic house is one of the prime houses in terms of historical and architectural significance in the Fresno area. It recaptures the flavor of Victorian Fresno and it is authentically furnished in the period. A costumed docent provides one hour tours of this magnificent home. more... map
Museums & Galleries
African American Historical & Cultural Museum
1857 Fulton Street • Fresno, CA 93721
559-268-7102
This museum celebrates the richness of African and African-American history, art, and culture in the Central San Joaquin Valley through exhibition, theater, music, and education. The museum hosts rotating and permanent displays concerning African-American history and culture, as well as interpretive displays that describe the lives and times of leading San Joaquin Valley African-American literature. mapAmerican Historical Society of Germans from Russia
3233 North West Avenue • Fresno, CA 93705
559-229-8287
This museum traces the history of Fresno’s Russian immigrants of German decent, with exhibits on display including antique furniture, tools, clothing and baskets from Russia, and early Fresno artifacts. Genealogical information is also available. more... mapArte Américas
1630 Van Ness • Fresno, CA 93721
559-266-2623
Celebrate the arts of Mexico, Latin America, the Southwest, and California while at this museum that offers 12 to 18 exhibitions throughout the year, as well as outdoor concerts from May through September. more... mapFresno Art Museum
2233 North First Street • Fresno, CA 93703
559-441-4221
Founded in 1948, this museum is central California’s only modern art museum and it's permanent collections include Mexican art, French Post-Impressionist, and Robert Cremean sculptures. Up to thirty changing exhibitions are on display each year and the museum is home to the Sculpture Park, an education center, gift gallery, and the Bonner Auditorium. more... mapFresno Metropolitan Museum
933 Van Ness Avenue • Fresno, CA 93721
559-441-1444
Fine international art is displayed at this museum that hosts numerous traveling exhibits, workshops, and lectures, as well as features its own collection of extraordinary pieces. The museum also includes the Reeves Exploration Center, a hands-on science museum for children where up to 50 individual kids can take part in experiments at their own private science station. more... mapVeterans Memorial Museum
2425 Fresno Street • Fresno, CA 93721
Legion of Valor
559-498-0510
The only museum in the country dedicated to recipients of the nation’s highest decorations of valor, including the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, and the Air Force Cross, this museum houses thousands of items donated by Legion of Valor members. Numerous framed citations, photographs, and exhibits tell the story of America’s wars at this museum. more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Forestiere Underground Gardens
5021 West Shaw Avenue • Fresno, CA 93722
559-271-0734
Working alone during his spare time and using only hand tools, Baldasare Forestiere spent some 40 years sculpting this unique underground complex of underground rooms, passages, and gardens that ramble throughout a ten-acre parcel. This place includes a network of almost 100 underground rooms, niches, courts, patios, and passageways, an underground garden home, arches and stonework patterned after the catacombs of Ancient Rome, and a chapel and chapel garden, all adorned with a unique variety of trees. more... mapFresno Chaffee Zoo
894 West Belmont Avenue • Fresno, CA 93728
559-498-5910
These zoological gardens are home to over 700 animals, and it features a Sunda Forest which is the habitat of orangutans, siamangs, and tigers. Nearly a third of a mile of vines and bamboo timber allow the apes to swing through the forest and visitors can enjoy the Winged Wonders Bird Show from April through September. more... mapRotary Storyland & Playland
890 West Belmont Avenue • Fresno, CA 93728
559-233-3980
Two very small parks that offer an array of amusements for the whole family to enjoy, such as several old carnival rides that include a merry-go- round, a lady bug, an old space ship kiddie ride, a mini kiddie ferris wheel with enclosed cars, a car ride, a helicopter ride, a rock-o-plane, a kiddie roller coaster, and paddle boats to take out on the small lake that separates the two parks. mapShinzen Japanese Friendship Garden
Located Inside of Woodward Park
559-621-2900
A beautiful and serene five-acre garden that is planned around the four seasons, with distinctive plantings in each area. Paved pathways lead you through this park that is proud to be home to a thatched roof Japanese Teahouse, one of only two authentic teahouses in the Continental United States. more...
Science & Technology
Downing Planetarium
5320 North Maple Avenue • Fresno, CA 93740
Located at California State University
559-278-4121
This planetarium features a 30-foot dome and a 74-seat theatre, with shows held on Fridays and Saturdays with a Minolta MS-8 star projector, two video projectors, and 29 slide projectors, all controlled by a computer program. Stargazing is provided on Friday nights. more... map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Birdstone Winery
9400 Road 36 • Fresno, CA 93636
Madera, Ca
559-645-1825
This family-owned winery is located on the eastern edge of the Madera County wine grape growing region. The tasting room is open on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am until 5 pm, and can also be booked for a private event. more... mapChateau Lasgoity
11219 Road 26 • Fresno, CA 93637
559-674-8291
Winemaking has been in the Lasgoity Family for generations, and today Chateau Lasgoity is a small winery that produces premium wines. Wine tasting hours are Saturday and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00PM or Monday through Friday by appointment. more... mapFicklin Vineyards
30246 Avenue 7 1/2 • Fresno, CA 93637
Madera, Ca
559-674-4598
This acreage was purchased by the Ficklin family in 1918, and today produces delightful wines and the grounds host events like the Wine and Chocolate Weekend in February. Tours of the winery and tastings which include fruits, nuts and chocolates are also offered. more... mapMariposa Wine Company
20146 Road 21 • Fresno, CA 93637
Madera, Ca
Founded in 2003, this winery produces three lines, CrU, Carmichael and Yosemite View. Stop by the exquisite tasting room and winery to sample. more... mapQuady WInery
13181 Road 24 • Fresno, CA 93637
Madera, Ca
800-733-8068
Family owned and operated, this winery began in 1975 and continues growing today. A tasting room and gift shop are located on the property. more... mapVineyard 208
42415 Road 208 • Fresno, CA 93645
O'Neals. Ca
559-822-8208
Visit this beautiful vineyard and sample selections in their tasting room. more... mapWestbrook Wine Farm
49610 House Ranch Road • Fresno, CA 93645
O'Neals, Ca
559-868-3499
This forty acre property is near the Sierra Nevada range and produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Carmenere grapes. more... map
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